Be Prepared
Energy levels are not high but had a little thought, un-writing, un-travel related to share.
Ladies, put your girls in Girl Guides.
When I lived in Canada, I volunteered as a Girl Guide leader. I did it initially to bring back fond memories as a Brownie, Girl Guide, Pathfinder and yes..a Junior Leader.
I chose Guides because I wanted to lead 9 to 11 year olds. This was definitely the best age to hang out with girls.
Old enough that they're becoming young ladies but young enough that they don't say 'I Hate You" every other sentence.
Tonight, I went back for the annual Christmas party to chat with my leader friends and see how much the girls have grown since I've left. It was so nice to be back with them. Watching them interact with each other. Making them figure out how to do crafts on their own instead of becoming frustrated and doing the craft for them.
And just watching them "be", without feeling the type of pressures they might feel at home or at school.
I'm definitely not one for segregation of the sexes. But, there is something about girls being together that makes them into stronger women.
It gives them time to figure out who they are, without having to worry about whether or not they're impressing the boy they have a crush on. Or stressing over the latest math/english assignment they've been handed.
I remember a potential employer asked me once where I got my confidence from. I told him my parents - because I have amazing ones. I also have a wonderful family unit - both D's and mine - and spectacular friends, especially the ones I've had forever.
I think if I was asked that question again, though, I would say Girl Guides. It was where I learned I could start a fire by myself. It was where I learned I didn't need my dad to put up my tent. It was where I learned the I should listen when other girls are talking and that I can speak my mind and I will be heard.
Support your local Girl Guides. It's an important organization - and more than just good cookies.
Energy levels are not high but had a little thought, un-writing, un-travel related to share.
Ladies, put your girls in Girl Guides.
When I lived in Canada, I volunteered as a Girl Guide leader. I did it initially to bring back fond memories as a Brownie, Girl Guide, Pathfinder and yes..a Junior Leader.
I chose Guides because I wanted to lead 9 to 11 year olds. This was definitely the best age to hang out with girls.
Old enough that they're becoming young ladies but young enough that they don't say 'I Hate You" every other sentence.
Tonight, I went back for the annual Christmas party to chat with my leader friends and see how much the girls have grown since I've left. It was so nice to be back with them. Watching them interact with each other. Making them figure out how to do crafts on their own instead of becoming frustrated and doing the craft for them.
And just watching them "be", without feeling the type of pressures they might feel at home or at school.
I'm definitely not one for segregation of the sexes. But, there is something about girls being together that makes them into stronger women.
It gives them time to figure out who they are, without having to worry about whether or not they're impressing the boy they have a crush on. Or stressing over the latest math/english assignment they've been handed.
I remember a potential employer asked me once where I got my confidence from. I told him my parents - because I have amazing ones. I also have a wonderful family unit - both D's and mine - and spectacular friends, especially the ones I've had forever.
I think if I was asked that question again, though, I would say Girl Guides. It was where I learned I could start a fire by myself. It was where I learned I didn't need my dad to put up my tent. It was where I learned the I should listen when other girls are talking and that I can speak my mind and I will be heard.
Support your local Girl Guides. It's an important organization - and more than just good cookies.
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